SB 1067 Summary

• Adds a new prohibition against unfair claim settlement practices for insurers subject to federal medical loss ratio requirements under 42 U.S.C. § 300gg-18.

• Clarifies grammar and terminology throughout section 20-461, Arizona Revised Statutes by changing "upon" to "on" and "which" to "that" in multiple subsections.

• Corrects a cross-reference error in subsection B by changing "paragraph 16" to "paragraph 17" to properly reference the physician services provision.

• Maintains existing protections allowing insurers to apply deductibles, coinsurance, preferred provider organization requirements, and quality assurance measures equally to all physician types without creating private rights of action for violations.